Naperville Offers Pavilion Rentals, Shredding Event

Park district accepting applications for summer pavilion use, hosting document shredding day

Mar. 13, 2026 at 12:07am

The Naperville Park District is now accepting applications from residents for pavilion rentals between June 1 and August 31. Nonresidents can submit applications starting March 19. Additionally, the park district and Naperville Police Department are hosting a document shredding event on April 11 at Centennial Beach.

Why it matters

Pavilion rentals and community shredding events are popular services provided by the Naperville Park District to meet the needs of local residents and families. These offerings promote community engagement and provide convenient ways for people to access park resources and safely dispose of sensitive documents.

The details

Pavilion rental requests must be made at least 21 days prior to the event date, and renters must be at least 21 years old. Pavilions and picnic areas are available at various Naperville parks. The shredding event on April 11 will allow participants to securely dispose of up to two large boxes of documents, with volunteers on hand to assist with unloading. No metal, plastic binders, or shredded paper will be accepted.

  • Pavilion rental applications for residents open now.
  • Nonresident pavilion rental applications open on March 19.
  • Shredding event will be held on April 11 from 8 to 11 a.m.

The players

Naperville Park District

The local government agency responsible for managing parks, facilities, and community events in Naperville, Illinois.

Naperville Police Department

The law enforcement agency serving the city of Naperville, Illinois.

DuPage Children's Museum

A museum in Naperville, Illinois that provides hands-on science, art, and engineering learning experiences for children and families.

Heather Hughes

Senior vice president of strategic alignment at the YMCA of the USA, who has joined the board of directors of the DuPage Children's Museum.

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What’s next

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The takeaway

Naperville's park district continues to provide valuable community services like pavilion rentals and document shredding, meeting the needs of local residents and promoting civic engagement.